Famous people and celebrities who died on September 20

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 20. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1927 George Nichols

  Actor (his favorite pastime, star boarder), is killed at 62.

• 1949 Richard Dix

  Richard Dix was an American actor prominent during the silent and early sound film eras, best known for his leading role in 'Cimarron' (1931), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. [bio]

• 1949 Nikolaos Skalkottas

  Greek classical composer known for his significant contributions to modern Greek music, particularly in blending traditional Greek musical...

• 1971 Giorgos Seferis

  Giorgos Seferis was a renowned Greek poet, diplomat, and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate who significantly influenced modern Greek poetry...

• 1972 Pierre-Henri Simon

  Prominent French intellectual and literary figure who made significant contributions to literature and criticism.

• 1973 Jim Croce

  Jim Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and storytelling songs. He achieved national fame in the early 1970s with hits such as "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle." Croce's career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1973. [bio]

• 1975 Saint-John Perse

  French poet and diplomat, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887).

• 1984 Steve Goodman

  Steve Goodman was a Grammy Award-winning folk singer-songwriter from Chicago, known for his influential music and storytelling through...

• 1993 Erich Hartmann

  Erich Hartmann was the most successful fighter pilot in history, known as the 'Black Devil' by Soviet forces.

• 1994 Jule Styne

  Renowned American songwriter and composer who won an Academy Award in 1954 and a Tony Award in 1968.

• 1996 Paul Erdős

  Legendary Hungarian mathematician known for his prolific collaborative work in combinatorics and graph theory.

• 1996 Paul Weston

  Renowned orchestra leader and musical arranger known for leading the Jim Nabors Hour orchestra and contributing significantly to mid-20th...

• 1996 Max Manus

  Norwegian resistance fighter and saboteur during World War II, known for his courageous actions against Nazi occupation.

• 2000 Gherman Titov

  Soviet cosmonaut who was the second human to orbit the Earth, making a historic spaceflight in 1961 aboard Vostok 2..

• 2002 Sergei Bodrov

  Russian-American filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films.

• 2003 Gordon Mitchell

  Gordon Mitchell was a notable American actor and bodybuilder known for his muscular physique and roles in numerous films during the mid-20th...

• 2004 Brian Clough

  Legendary English football manager known for his successful coaching career with Nottingham Forest and Derby County, transforming both clubs...

• 2005 Simon Wiesenthal

  Simon Wiesenthal was a renowned Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter who dedicated his life to tracking down Nazi war criminals after World...

• 2006 Sven Nykvist

  Legendary Swedish cinematographer who won two Academy Awards and was Ingmar Bergman's primary collaborator for many years.

• 2006 Armin Jordan

  Prominent Swiss conductor who led the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, making significant contributions to...

• 2012 Fortunato Baldelli

  Italian Catholic cardinal who served the Church during the late 20th century.

• 2013 Gilles Verlant

  Belgian journalist and music biographer renowned for his definitive work on Serge Gainsbourg.

• 2014 Polly Bergen

  Polly Bergen was an American actress, singer, television host, and businesswoman known for her spanning career in film, television, and theatre from the 1950s through the 2000s. [bio]

• 2014 Takako Doi

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 68th speaker of Japan's House of Representatives, playing a significant role in national...

• 2014 Anatoly Berezovoy

  Prominent Russian cosmonaut and colonel who made significant contributions to space exploration during the Soviet era.

• 2014 George Sluizer

  Renowned French-Dutch film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to international cinema, who passed...

• 2015 Jagmohan Dalmiya

  Prominent Indian cricket administrator who played a significant role in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was a key...

• 2016 Curtis Hanson

  Curtis Hanson was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his work on acclaimed movies such as 'L.A. Confidential,' '8 Mile,' and 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.' He was celebrated for his sharp storytelling and ability to tackle diverse genres in Hollywood. [bio]